Palermo Villa closes; owners plan new restaurant

The traditional Italian restaurant Palermo Villa, making pastas and pizzas on the east side since 1970, officially closed its doors at 2315 N. Murray Ave. on Friday, owner Kathleen Mirenda said in an email today. She hopes to open a different restaurant in the same space yet this year. »Read Full Blog Post

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Kathy - We are crushed. The best Italian restaurant in the city, hands down. As you know, we have brought many people there over the years, and recommended others to dine there. We impatiently await your new restaurant; keep the fabulous Italian dressing!Your friends in Brookfield.....

Wow, what a bummer. I am so sorry to hear this. This was a special place for my wife and I. We've been going there for over 30 years. Best pizza in town. Always packed on Friday and Saturday. Never had a bad meal there, nor bad service. We'll be impatiently waiting what ever is next.

Sooo disappointed to see this place go. It was an east side staple for me and my friends, not to mention a favorite date place. Loved the food- the only place in MKE that made Italian food that tasted just like the dishes my Italian grandmother and great aunts used to make. Hope the new restaurant will keep the cozy atmosphere and at the very least, their delicious pizza!